Rome faces key verification leadership issue in the south
The article discusses the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel regarding the southern file, focusing on Lebanon's rejection of separating negotiations from the Israeli withdrawal, and Israel's demands to maintain freedom of security operations and the option to re-enter the area to ensure it is free of Hezbollah elements. Sources indicate that the issue of third-party verification, particularly the role of UNIFIL, will be among the main obstacles during the upcoming negotiation round in Rome, scheduled between August 4 and 6. There are also expectations of possibly reaching an agreement on a new pilot zone within the Blue Line. Lebanon faces additional challenges related to negotiation mechanisms and the refusal to hold direct meetings with the Israeli army, emphasizing the continued importance of UNIFIL's role in the south.
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